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A bill was enacted to combat deepfakes and digitally altered content during elections.

15Oct

By Joanne SerriehNo Comments

A bill was enacted to combat deepfakes and digitally altered content during elections.

SINGAPORE – Deepfakes and other digitally manipulated content of candidates will be barred during the election period, under a new law to provide an additional safeguard against misinformation. Parliament on Oct 15 passed the Elections (Integrity of Online Advertising) (Amendment) Bill to put in place the new measure. Presenting the Bill for debate, Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo said it is a carefully calibrated response to augment Singapore’s election laws under the Parliamentary Elections Act and the Presidential Elections Act. The new measure will prohibit the publication of online content that realistically depicts a candidate saying or doing something that he did not. This includes misinformation generated using artificial intelligence (AI),

China is prepared to modernize alongside Singapore, according to the Chinese prime

11Oct

By Joanne SerriehNo Comments

China is prepared to modernize alongside Singapore, according to the Chinese prime

Chinese Premier Li Qiang said here Friday that China stands ready to work with Singapore to jointly advance their respective modernization process. Li made the remarks during his meeting with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on the sidelines of the leaders' meetings on East Asia cooperation held in Vientiane. Li said that for a long time, China and Singapore have maintained close and good high-level exchanges, the leaders of the two countries have exchanged in-depth views on strategic issues related to the long-term interests of both sides and discussed development plans. "This is a unique advantage and important guarantee for China and Singapore to promote the development of bilateral relations," Li said, noting China is willing to continue this fine tradition with the S...

China is prepared to modernize alongside Singapore.

11Oct

By Joanne SerriehNo Comments

China is prepared to modernize alongside Singapore.

VIENTIANE - Chinese Premier Li Qiang said Friday that China stands ready to work with Singapore to jointly advance their respective modernization process. Li made the remarks in his meeting with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on the sidelines of the leaders' meetings on East Asia cooperation held in Vientiane. Noting that both countries are at a critical stage of development, Li said China is also willing to join Singapore to guide their all-round cooperation in a high-quality fashion and with foresight.

DBS strengthens its assistance for Chinese businesses entering ASEAN by collaborating with the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade.

7Oct

By Joanne SerriehNo Comments

DBS strengthens its assistance for Chinese businesses entering ASEAN by collaborating with the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade.

DBS and the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), one of China’s largest trade bodies, have signed a memorandum of understanding to boost foreign investment and trade between China, Singapore and the ASEAN region. Together, the partners aim to help Chinese enterprises internationalise their businesses, strengthen supply chains in the region, enable job creation and accelerate sustainable development. DBS’ regional clients will also be able to tap the trade body’s network to expand into China.The collaboration brings together DBS – with its strong financial capabilities and extensive Asian presence as Southeast Asia’s largest bank – and CCPIT, which has an large network comprising China’s business and trade communities. Through DBS’ Foreign Direct Investment un

In a rare instance, a former Singaporean minister is imprisoned.

3Oct

By Joanne SerriehNo Comments

In a rare instance, a former Singaporean minister is imprisoned.

Subramaniam Iswaran, a senior cabinet minister in Singapore's government, has been sentenced to 12 months in prison in a high-profile trial that has gripped the wealthy nation. Iswaran, 62, pleaded guilty to accepting gifts worth more than S$403,000 ($311,882; £234,586) while in public office, as well as obstructing the course of justice. The gifts included tickets to the Formula 1 Grand Prix, a Brompton T-line bicycle, alcohol and a ride on a private jet. Justice Vincent Hoong, who oversaw the case in Singapore's High Court, emphasised that the former transport minister's crimes were an abuse of power and jeopardised people’s trust in public institutions. He also noted that Iswaran seemed to think he would be acquitted. "In his letter to the prime minister, he stated he re

13Jul

By Online DeskNo Comments

The long game in Singapore’s ‘next gen’ politics

There is little reason to expect significant changes in the near term from Singapore’s new prime minister Lawrence Wong. But over the long horizon that has defined the tenures of Singapore’s previous prime ministers, Wong faces a major structural challenge. Singapore’s model of politics has been justified by its delivery of rapid growth and development. With Singapore now among the world’s richest countries, subsequent gains will necessarily be far more modest. Wong faces a question on which the future of Singaporean politics will hinge — if not growth and development, then what? Singapore’s new prime minister Lawrence Wong, a 51-year-old technocrat with close ties to former premier Lee Hsien Loong, has settled into office after his elevation in May 2024. Wong’s ascent marks just

1Jun

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Richard Marles confronted by Chinese PLA officers at Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore

Officers from China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) have confronted Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles at an international security conference over Australia's criticisms of Beijing's military build-up. Mr Marles, who is also the defence minister, used a speech at the annual Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore to call out China for its recent confrontations with Australian naval forces, as well as to express concern over the country's aggression towards the Philippines and provocation of Taiwan. "China's behaviour towards Taiwan creates similar concerns. People's Liberation Army exercises that practise attacks and blockades of Taiwan do not inspire confidence that China prioritises — or is planning for — a peaceful settlement to the status of this island and its 22 millio

29Nov

By Nectar GanNo Comments

Japan-India sixth Indo-Pacific Forum Unveils Record-Breaking Cooperation With a Common Goal

By Dr. Maheep The 6th India-Japan Indo-Pacific Forum, attended virtually by External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and his Japanese counterpart Toshumitsu Motegi, showcased the deepening collaboration between the two nations. Both emphasizing the Indo-Pacific as a strategic area, they addressed challenges like terrorism, climate change, and China’s expansionism. Key initiatives were discussed, including the QUAD, Supply Chain Resilience Initiative, Clean Energy Partnership, and Semiconductor Supply Chain Partnership. Dr. Jaishankar highlighted these ventures as crucial for a reliable global economy, emphasizing their significance in various domains. The ministers also acknowledged the pivotal role of people-to-people exchanges, symbolized by the Year of India-Japan Tourism Exchang

Singaporean Newspaper’s Article Criticizing Xirocks Chinese Internet

6Sep

By Nectar GanNo Comments

Singaporean Newspaper’s Article Criticizing Xirocks Chinese Internet

A scathing opinion piece lambasting Xi Jinping, published by a Singaporean newspaper, did not escape the attention of netizens on Weibo, who clandestinely lauded its contents. The article, titled "The Economy Is The Problem, Its Root Is Politics," was penned by Hong Kong businessman and writer Lew Mon-hung. A former member of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and previously a staunch pro-China figure, he squarely laid the blame for China's present economic challenges on Xi Jinping, the pervasive cult of personality around him and the Party's inability to implement political reforms including democratization. Had this piece been published in most overseas Chinese-language media outlets, its impact might have been relatively muted. However, its appearance in Singapor

Singapore will elect a new leader despite unusual political controversies.

1Sep

By Nectar GanNo Comments

Singapore will elect a new leader despite unusual political controversies.

Election comes as minister faces a corruption investigation and voters express frustration with the electoral process Singaporeans will select a new president on Friday, a vote that will measure public mood at a time when the ruling party, which has been in power for more than six decades, is reeling from a spate of uncommon political scandals. The vote comes as a senior government minister is under investigation by the country’s anti-graft agency, and after the resignation of two senior lawmakers over an affair. The president, who is supposed to be politically neutral, is largely a ceremonial role but it has certain powers that are considered a check on the government, such as the ability to approve anti-corruption investigations and veto certain decisions. The city-